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Stories of Recovery: Joy
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Stories of Recovery: Joy

Every month on our blog we feature stories of recovery from our addiction recovery podcast, TDH Voice. This blog originally appeared on tdhvoice.com and Joy’s story was also featured on episode 18 of the TDH Voice podcast.  Though she never struggled with addiction herself, Joy’s experience with addiction has followed her through her whole life. Her...

How to Talk to a Friend About Their Drinking
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How to Talk to a Friend About Their Drinking

Sometimes being a friend is about more than bathroom selfies and junk food fests that last into the wee hours of the morning. It can be challenging to come to terms with seeing a friend in trouble. If you know someone is struggling with alcohol abuse and want to help them, you’re already on the right...

Signs that a Loved One is Abusing Drugs
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Signs that a Loved One is Abusing Drugs

When someone becomes addicted to drugs, everything in their life changes. Sometimes the changes are obvious to those around them, but most people try to keep their drug addiction a secret from friends and family. Those close to the addict, however, will eventually start seeing signs that their loved one is struggling. It is important...